ASPIRE researchers incorporated findings from their work and international studies into their submission to the recently introduced Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products (Vaping) Amendments Bill. The submission is available via the Health Committee website and can be viewed here: ASPIRE Vaping bill submission final

Countdown to Smokefree 2025

Smokefree AotearoaJanuary 1st, 2025

4.6years to go.

About Us

ASPIRE2025 is a partnership between major New Zealand research groups carrying out tobacco control research to help achieve the Government's goal of a tobacco-free Aotearoa by 2025. We launched in July 2011.

ASPIRE2025 brings together leading tobacco-control researchers and health service groups in New Zealand and strengthens existing collaborations. ASPIRE2025 was awarded the status of a University of Otago Research Theme in November 2011.